What Happened to Brad Johnson? ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dead at 62
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Brad Johnson, who portrayed Dr. Dominick O’Malley on “Melrose Place,” died of Covid-19 problems on February 18, according to his talent management.
What caused Brad Johnson’s death?
Brad Johnson, a star of Steven Spielberg’s “Always” and the Fox sitcom “Melrose Place,” died of Covid-19 problems, according to his talent agency. He was 62 years old at the time. Linda McAlister, his talent agent, told NBC News on Friday that he died on February 18 in Fort Worth, Texas. In his obituary, his family noted, “Brad Johnson was a genuine renaissance guy.” “Despite being taken far too soon, he lived life to the fullest and instilled in his children the same values.”
Rest well and in peace, actor Brad Johnson.
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Life of Brad Johnson
Johnson was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1959, and began his illustrious career in 1984, when a casting director seeking for cowboys to act in beer advertisements spotted him. It didn’t take long for the actor to gain notoriety as the Marlboro Man and to obtain modelling jobs with Calvin Klein.
Fast forward to 1986, when he scored his first acting part in a CBS episode of ‘Dallas.’ With Steven Spielberg’s drama ‘Always,’ he got his big break, which led to roles in films like ‘A Guy Named Joe and ‘Flight of the Intruder.’ He earned the title part in the miniseries Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times in 1993, and the recurring role of physician Dominick O’Malley in ‘Melrose Place’ in 1996. Johnson’s final part was meant to be in the 2021 film ” Treasure Valley,” but it was cancelled due to the death of fellow actor and writer Jay Pickett.
Brad Johnson loved nothing more than his family
Johnson had a passion for refurbishing ancient Winchester Model 1886 rifles and finally moved to North Texas to market ranch real estate. His wife Laurie and children Shane, Bellamy, Rachel, Eliana, Eden, Rebekah, Annabeth, and William survive him. “Although he was gone too soon, he lived life to the fullest and taught his children to do the same,” his family said in a statement. Brad Johnson was passionate about developing and improving property in a way that preserved and honoured its natural beauty. He was always happiest when he was outside, and his love for the countryside was palpable. Brad Johnson loved nothing more than his family, as much as he enjoyed cowboying, hunting, and the outdoors.”
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